Penn C Special

Pennsylvania Wireless Mfg. Co., Penna Wireless (Penn-C); New Castle, PA

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  • Year
  • 1925
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 278378

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 3
  • Main principle
  • TRF with regeneration; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 1 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Penn C Special - Pennsylvania Wireless Mfg. Co.
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 21 x 9 x 10 inch / 533 x 229 x 254 mm
  • Notes

  • The Pennsylvania Wireless Penn C Special was the last regenerative radio made by the company. By 1925 regenerative radios had fallen out of favor to radio buyers because of the radiation issues with these sets.  

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 12 lb (12 lb 0 oz) / 5.448 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 50.00 $
  • Author
  • Model page created by Alan Larsen. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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